Automation and Controls Engineer - Glamorgan - up to £58,000 + Relocation + Benefits - Ref 1995
I am currently recruiting for a Automation and Controls Engineer to work for a cutting-edge technology company based in Glamorgan. Salary up to £58,000 + Relocation + Benefits.
The organisation has been in operation for many years and are worldwide leaders within the design, development, and manufacture of their highly intelligent products. As a business they have a very impressive turnover, employ around 250 people and are constantly evolving their legacy products as well as designing and developing new innovative products to bring to market.
In line with demand for their products and to support the business with their innovation plans they have the need to create a new role and appoint another Automation and Controls Engineer on a permanent basis.
In this role as an Automation and Controls Engineer, you will responsible for programming PLCs from scratch for a range of highly complex automation projects. They have a range of systems integrators that will integrate robots into the lines, but you may get involved in supporting them or doing this yourself if capable. There will also be some commissioning within the role and you may occasionally be required to attend suppliers sites to FAT test necessary equipment before it comes across to the factory for installation. You will be required to create the necessary technical specifications for the projects. It will be a combination of continuous improvement activities and new product introduction. This will be a typical day shift, but they do increase to double shifts when required which could be for up to 6 months a year in peak periods and when this happens you will be required to alternate between a 6-2, 2-10 shift pattern Monday-Friday.
Essential Requirements:
Experience as an Automation and Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, PLC Programmer or similar
At least 18 months experience programming PLC's
Experience commissioning equipment and linesDesirable Requirements:
Experience Beckhoff, Siemens or Omron
Experience with FAT testing
Experience working in a highly regulated environment
Experience programming robots and/or integrating themThis is a fantastic opportunity for an Automation and Controls Engineer to work for a growing company who are working with some of the most advanced technology available. With the ambitious, but realistic plans the company has forecast there will be lots of opportunities to develop and progress internally if this appeals.
This is an immediate requirement so if you have the required skills and experience then please get in touch with an updated copy of your CV. Either apply direct or contact Adam on (phone number removed)